are you buying more than 1 unit or is the property not in an area that would be considered a second home by loan guideline definition?

House hacking as a first step is a fantastic idea, as you will not only accumulate equity but also save and target your next property.

They are following your guidelines and no one else's.

I have rentals in Orlando that are doing fantastic, couple in Houston that aren't.

Wow Shawn, you are doing fantastic!!

Fantastic detail, @Ahmad Hijazi.

As for brick houses, they certainly can be cheaper when it comes to renovations since in many cases, all you have to do is pressure wash and fix a few boards or siding pieces on the soffit and facia.With all that said, you probably want to find a contractor or two or three that are willing to look at some potential flips and give you some prices as well as some guidelines on estimating the renovation costs on other houses.

@Tony Velez15% down is required for a SFR investment and 25% down for a MFR investment - up to 10 mortgaged properties are the most recent conventional guidelines for purchases.

Fantastic!

The Emory area is fantastic and gives you the option to be in some great local areas.